Old Constitution House

Old Constitution House
The Old Constitution House in Windsor, Vermont, where the state's constitution was signed
Location16 N. Main St.
Windsor, Vermont
Coordinates43°29′03″N 72°23′8″W / 43.48417°N 72.38556°W / 43.48417; -72.38556
WebsiteOld Constitution House
Part ofWindsor Village Historic District (ID75000212)
NRHP reference No.71000075
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 11, 1971
Designated CPApril 23, 1975

The Old Constitution House is a historic house at 16 North Main Street in Windsor, Vermont. It is the birthplace of the Vermont Republic and the Constitution of the State of Vermont. A mid-18th century building built in a simple Georgian architectural style, the Old Constitution House was originally called the Windsor Tavern, and belonged to Elijah West at the time of the signing of the constitution. The house is a Vermont State Historic Site, and is administered by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. It is also listed on National Register of Historic Places, separately since March 11, 1971[1] as well as a part of the Windsor Village Historic District since April 23, 1975.[2]

  1. ^ "The Old Constitution House". Connecticut River Joint Commissions. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  2. ^ "Windsor Village Historic District". Connecticut River Joint Commissions. Retrieved May 20, 2012.